Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Drexel Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS Juniata College Rutgers F&M Penn State WCU Seton Hall University Marist College Temple| University of the Sciences | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | susqu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $54,440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 38% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,231 students)
USciences vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 111% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Susquahanna than University of the Sciences ($54,440.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 17.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,960 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than University of the Sciences (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($40,914 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or USciences .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences or Susquahanna? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Susquahanna and USciences.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than University of the Sciences (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $34,100 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna University and USciences graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and USciences graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/